Capito Announces EDA Funding for Parkersburg

Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $70,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the City of Parkersburg to support capital investment and new job growth in the area.

“The EDA is a key partner in growing our state’s local economies, and today’s grant announcement strengthens that collaboration in Parkersburg,” Ranking Member Capito said. “This grant can help support new businesses throughout Parkersburg, while also helping to drive investment in the area. I look forward to seeing the impact of this funding and, as Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, I will continue to lead efforts to support our communities through the EDA.”

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